Bigelf’s stock in trade is the unerring continuation of Rock’s glory years from the ‘70s.  They confirm that the music was to be envied.  Their approach to it is genuine.  Their equally impressive musicianship and writing skills are amazing things that will continue to bring their name to the forefront of retro-rock class. 

There are so many influences in their latest album that it will not only cause names long forgotten to flash across your mind as you hear something familiar, you’ll be hard pressed to know that you’re listening to a new album…at the first.  And that’s great because that means that you’ll be getting your top dollars worth of thrill from every song – and note – in Cheat the Gallows.  You’ll also recognize Pink Floyd in these tracks as well as some T.Rex, even some Beatles.  But you’ll also hear the unmistakable era sounds of the ‘70s here throughout the album.

Cheat the Gallows begins with a theatrically big sound on “Greatest Show on Earth” that brings a thought of Queen, and ‘70s Bowie.  Yet the sound is not unlike the current symphonic Rock.  That makes a heady blend of music that is appealing to all connoisseurs of the big and ageless ‘70s Rock sound.

But who cares about all this.  Cheat the Gallows is quite simply a fantastic album.  You shouldn’t be reading this review as you should be listening to this album already.  Every word I write merely delays your progress in scoring this album.

Bigelf is the brightest kid in the classroom and Cheat the Gallows is their masterwork. 

This one’s a no-brainer, folks.